Looking for a new rifle.

[bobcat]

Try a Remington Model 7. Any cartridge it's available in from 243 and up will work. I would go with the 308 just because of the availability of cheap ammo.



http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_seven/

[Ray]

If you like remington (I do) check out this one: http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_stainless_specs.asp

[addicted]

S&W has that new I-bolt. i was reading up on it yesterday. im waiting for one of you guys to get one so i can see how it is. it comes in .270. 

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/blog/blog050907/

[Red Dawg]

There a many guns out there for you to choose from as we all know. And believe me we are going to tell ya, because that is what we do. I am a remington man all of the way. But I will tell you that Browning's rifles work real well for people with short arms. I think my partner has the hunter. Great little gun they are light and short sounds like a perfect fit. Or you could just go shopping and find one that you like and ignore everything that we have said. That is probably what I would do.

[ICEMAN]

There a many guns out there for you to choose from as we all know. And believe me we are going to tell ya, because that is what we do. I am a remington man all of the way. But I will tell you that Browning's rifles work real well for people with short arms. I think my partner has the hunter. Great little gun they are light and short sounds like a perfect fit. Or you could just go shopping and find one that you like and ignore everything that we have said. That is probably what I would do.

I agree with Red Dawg! Also; take your time, very exciting time when looking to buy a new gun, enjoy it, because as soon as you drop the cash, you will start second guessing yourself and wondering if you should have got something else!    (I hate it when that happens!!!!)

[WDFW-SUX]

My next gun is going to be a 270 weatherby Acuumark.

[Ray]

I will tell you that Browning's rifles work real well for people with short arms.

I tried out some of the browning rifles and they seemed not to fit right. Something just didn't match up. It felt like the stock was too short. I am not tall and don't have long arms. How it suits you is important.

[Ridgerunner]

Remington 700 CDL, its a beautiful gun and very accurate.  Mine is in the 270 caliber and I love it. 

[Curly]

Savage 110 is a fairly light rifle.  The long action cartridges are going to be a little heavier (such as 30-06 and .270).

If you like the Savage but it is a little too heavy, you might look at the Savage 110 in a short action like 7-08 or .308.

Or like Bobcat suggested, a Rem model 7 should work for you.  Just go with a 7-08 or .308 and I think you will be happier than you are w/ the 30-06.

[Curly]

I just checked the Savage website and I don't see the 110 listed anymore.  They do have other models though.......I think the 116fhss would fit the bill. http://www.savagearms.com/16fhss.htm

Get that in 7-08 and you will be able to take deer and elk easily and the rifle only weighs 6.5lbs w/ the 22" barrel just like the Rem model 7.

[Slenk]

You can get a Stevens(Savage) 7mm-08 for under $300 If you shop around. I have one , its light and handy, and very little recoil. And they are a little shorter length of pull . About 13 inches .
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
Slenk

[bucklucky]

You may want to look into getting a 300 winchester short mag. You get good balistics and the recoil is like an 30-06. You cant go wrong with a remington model 700 and they have a big selection to choose from. Tikkas are gauranteed acurated and come with a target with 3 shots to show you. Kelley (my wife ) is looking for another rifle and picked up th browning A-Bolt and really liked the feel and the stock fit her great. The nice thing about the a bolt is that it has a detatchable magazine. a 60 degree throw on the bolt and is a pretty light weapon. We are looking at the 300 short mag also. Oh yeah the other nice thing about the short mag is that it is a short action. Go to a gun shop and pick up every hunting rifle you can in a caliber you are comfortable shooting, the 30-06 is a good one, and pick onr that feels good to you. Things to look for is the triggers on the guns, it makes a differance on how they pull, creep , pull weight , etc... Oh yeah Michelle dont be a sissy, my wife hunts with my 300 win mag and shoots it fine

[bobcat]

You can get a Stevens(Savage) 7mm-08 for under $300 If you shop around. I have one , its light and handy, and very little recoil. And they are a little shorter length of pull . About 13 inches .
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
Slenk

That Stevens would be perfect, IMO. Get it in a 308, you can't go wrong. Only 6 1/2 pounds.

[Michelle_Nelson]

so the real problem is...your a sissy lil girl!

Oh yeah Michelle don't be a sissy, my wife hunts with my 300 win mag and shoots it fine

Like I said before I can handle the recoil on my 30-06.  The problem for me is.  The stock is about 2 inches or so to long and I am straining to look through the scope.  This is throwing me off when I try and shoot my group.  It is also uncomfortable to shoot because I can't properly hold it against my shoulder and look through the scope at the same time. 

Since I am thinking of buying a new rifle anyway I thought I might get something a little lighter as well.  Something with a synthetic stock instead of a wood stock.

It's not a question of wether or not I am a wuss, sissy, wimp, *censored*, or what ever.  The gun does not feel right, it doesn't fit me, and it is uncomfortable to shoot.

Yes Longtatlaw I said *censored*! 

[Michelle_Nelson]

Do you still have to go through the 7 day waiting period when you buy a rifle?  I've never bought a gun from a store so I've never looked into it.